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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 02:16 AM
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2.5" dp vs 3" dp

with a 3 inch header, and 2.5 exhaust, would a 2.5 dp yield more power?
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 02:22 AM
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i was told to get the 3 inch downpipe with the header and leave the 2.5 back. get in on the group buy for the cti header/downpipe combo!!!
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 02:22 AM
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I heard u should be even all around..dependin on your hp though
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 02:24 AM
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i bought the jbp vortex header in their group buy 477cdn shipped, i need to choose a header now

well roko, has a 2.6 pulley, 60 lbs injectors, 70/30 meth, 3 inch header and 2.5 dp, apparently its better for that kind of power?

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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 02:28 AM
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i would say having some backpressure there would increase tq no so much hp. im not to sure tho
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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backpressure is bad. Velocity is good.

3" dp to 2.5" dp = good velocity. Good!
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ShortStack
backpressure is bad. Velocity is good.

3" dp to 2.5" dp = good velocity. Good!
so 3 hd, 2.5 dp, 2.5exhaust

if so, which dp do you recommend at that size?

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